The decision to buy and restore an old car—not to mention which model of old car—is incredibly personal. There is a tremendous amount of nostalgia that factors into this decision. This video provides an introduction into my rationale for choosing a 1976 Corvette as a project vehicle.
Older Corvettes are notorious for leaking. If you don't believe me, try driving one through a car wash sometime. On a car approaching the 50 year mark, gaskets and seals have largely lost their pliability and need refreshed. The T-top gaskets were the logical starting place. Here, I walk you through my restoration process on this component.
Removing the interior from my 1976 Corvette was an exercise in automotive archeology. Footprints and debris from construction demonstrated the lack of build quality from that era of production.
Cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning. In this video we start the process of reassembly, including installation of the new carpet and some of the other challenges that result.